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A 47-year-old patient complains of pain in the lumbar region. The patient was provisionally diagnosed with radiculitis and a course of physiotherapy was carried out. However, the patient's condition did not improve. X-ray of the spine and pelvis revealed osteoporosis and significant bone defects. Complete blood count revealed normochromic anemia and total protein of 107 g/L. General urinalysis revealed proteinuria of 4.0 g/L. What study is necessary to establish the final diagnosis in this case?

Answer options

  1. Cytochemistry of blood cells
  2. Sternal puncture
  3. Radioisotope study of the kidneys
  4. Abdominal ultrasound
  5. Comprehensive blood testing
Correct answer

Sternal puncture

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